I checked out one of the most popular honeymoon property in Phuket, the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and fell deeply in love with it. The resort grounds are beautiful and the villas are truly private and amazing. Check out my review of the Lagoon Pool Villa here!
Read MoreWhen I flew back from Phuket to Singapore on SilkAir, I noticed that the terminal building was different from the one that I was in back in 2015 when I visited the Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort. Apparently, this relatively new terminal building at the Phuket International Airport was only completed back in 2016 - capacity is estimated to be at five million passengers per year. While looking for access to The Coral First Class Lounge, I realised that the The Coral Executive Lounge also provided a First Class VIP Departure Fast Track Service that I took the opportunity to check out during my visit.
Read MoreAccorHotels has just unveiled a brand new MGallery by Sofitel property in one of Thailand's most celebrated beaches - Patong Beach. The Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong MGallery by Sofitel is the perfect hideaway for families and couples seeking tranquil island adventure. The hotels 150 rooms and suites feature Thai-inspired décor which utilises local woods and natural stones.
Read MoreThe latest property to open on the sandy beaches of Phuket is the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra by AccorHotels. Located close to the old quarter which is well known for its ancient architecture, Buddhist temples and Taoist shrines, the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra offers inquisitive travellers an opportunity to immerse themselves in a time when prosperity first arrived on the island – not from tourists, but from the settlers who came from the Arabian Peninsula, China, India and Portugal, leaving behind a stunning heritage and blend of architecture.
Read MoreWith 70% of Singaporeans being vacation-deprived (as shown in Expedia's latest Vacation Deprivation survey), IHG has identified three weekend getaways that will not break your bank account. With 6 long weekends in 2016, you will be able to take full advantage of these to save your annual leaves for longer trips instead. Here are three weekend getaways that you can take for under S$500 (inclusive of flight and accommodation):
Read MoreAccorHotels will be rebranding two existing properties in Phuket as the Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa as well as the Avista Hidewaway Phuket Patong, MGallery by Sofitel 01 April 2016. The hotel chain giant will also be introducing a brand-new Avista Grande Phuket Karon, MGallery by Sofitel that is slated to open in 2018. This strategic move will bring the Group's upcoming pipeline of hotels in the area of 10 properties which is in addition to the current 16 hotels and resorts that they manage across Southern Thailand.
Read MoreAs part of a luxury community project, MontAzure, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has just announced the signing of a management agreement with Proud Resort Phuket Co. Ltd to bring InterContinental Phuket Resort to the most exclusive area of Phuket's West Coast. This exciting new resort will be located on Kamala Beach and it is scheduled to open in 2019.
Read MoreThe first Hotel Indigo is slated to open in Phuket along the northern end of the busy Patong beach town. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has signed a management agreement with Kebsup Group Company Limited and the brand new 180-room Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is expected to open before 2018. I am personally a fan of Hotel Indigo for what it represents - especially when the design of each Hotel Indigo is different as it draws on inspiration from the surrounding area.
Read More